Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cheitmaniana
ID:
332445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 420 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331777

Common Names

  • Cheitmaniana Verbena
  • Verbena Cheitmaniana
  • Verbena Cheitmaniana

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Description

Verbena cheitmaniana (also called Cheitman's vervain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a woody base and can grow up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena cheitmaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena cheitmaniana has small, five-petaled flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena cheitmaniana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Verbena cheitmaniana

Verbena cheitmaniana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Verbena cheitmaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena cheitmaniana?

Verbena cheitmaniana

What is the common name of Verbena cheitmaniana?

Cheitman's vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena cheitmaniana?

Verbena cheitmaniana is native to Mexico.

Species in the Verbena genus

Verbena allenii, Verbena amoena, Verbena andalgalensis, Verbena araucana, Verbena aristigera, Verbena aurantiaca, Verbena bajacalifornica, Verbena balansae, Verbena barbata, Verbena berteroi, Verbena bingenensis, Verbena bipinnatifida, Verbena blanchardii, Verbena bonariensis, Verbena bracteata, Verbena brasiliensis, Verbena californica, Verbena canadensis, Verbena canescens, Verbena caniuensis, Verbena carnea, Verbena carolina, Verbena catharinae, Verbena cheitmaniana, Verbena chiricahensis, Verbena clemensorum, Verbena cloverae, Verbena corymbosa, Verbena cuneifolia, Verbena deamii, Verbena delicatula, Verbena delticola, Verbena demissa, Verbena dissecta, Verbena dusenii, Verbena ehrenbergiana, Verbena elegans, Verbena engelmannii, Verbena ephedroides, Verbena filicaulis, Verbena flava, Verbena glabrata, Verbena gooddingii, Verbena goodmanii, Verbena goyazensis, Verbena gracilescens, Verbena gracilis, Verbena grisea, Verbena guaranitica, Verbena gynobasis,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286797-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].